Crispus
The name Crispus means “curled.” Crispus is mentioned in 2 verses of the Bible, first in Acts 18:8.
Who was Crispus?
Curled, the chief of the synagogue at Corinth (Acts 18:8). He was converted and, with his family, baptized by Paul (1 Cor. 1:14).
Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.
Key verses about Crispus
- Acts 18:8
And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.
- 1 Corinthians 1:14
I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;
Timeline of Crispus's life
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 0 AD | Mission to Corinth, 1&2 Thess Written |